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Saugus Board of Selectmen approves loan for sewer rehabilitation
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 17
SAUGUS — At the Board of Selectmen meeting on Thursday, Wendy Hatch, the town’s Finance Director and…
Lynnfield Police, Fire top off new public safety building
Anne Marie Tobin | October 17
LYNNFIELD — The community gathered Thursday to celebrate the installation of the final piece of steel on…
Element Care on PACE for grand opening in Lynn
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 17
LYNN — Element Care cut the ribbon for its newest Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)…
More pumpkins have arrived in Saugus
For the Item | October 17
The First Congregational Church received another delivery of pumpkins from the “Pumpkin Truck” on…
Swampscott Board of Health approves newest member
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 17
SWAMPSCOTT—The Board of Health and Select Board met on Wednesday to vote on the newest Board of Health…
Budgets changing in Marblehead
Kelan Flynn | October 17
MARBLEHEAD — At a Finance Committee Select Board Liaison meeting, the Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 budgets…
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Sports
Swampscott scores revenge against Winthrop
Mark Aboyoun | October 17
WINTHROP — Swampscott (4-2) took care of business on the road against Winthrop (3-3) on Thursday. The…
ROUNDUP: Lynn Tech/KIPP girls race to conference title in cross country
Joey Barrett | October 17
For the first time since 2022, the Lynn Tech/KIPP Academy girls cross country team captured the Commonwealth…
Lynn’s Rashidi Ellis returns home Oct. 25
For the Item | October 17
LYNN — On Friday, Oct. 25, “Speedy” Rashidi Ellis (24-1, 15 KOs) headlines an exciting 7-bout CES Boxing…
MARBLEHEAD MAGIC – Burd was the word in America’s Cup
Joey Barrett | October 16
Marblehead’s Trevor Burd, who began sailing at age 8, spent his childhood running around Pleon Yacht…
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Government
Budgets changing in Marblehead
Kelan Flynn | October 17
MARBLEHEAD — At a Finance Committee Select Board Liaison meeting, the Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 budgets…
Lynn Council names ADA leaders
Kelan Flynn | October 17
LYNN — At a City Council meeting, councilors unanimously approved two Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…
Swampscott DPW makes two additions
Benjamin Pierce | October 16
SWAMPSCOTT — Department of Public Works Director Gino Cresta announced two new employees who have joined…
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Education
Former teacher eyes Nahant School Committee seat
Benjamin Pierce | October 15
NAHANT — School Committee Chair Patricia Karras announced that Meredith Tibbo has emerged as the leading…
Principal at head of class for Swampscott super
Benjamin Pierce | October 10
SWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee announced its new date, Oct. 24, to formally interview Middle School…
Nahant looks to fill School Committee void
Benjamin Pierce | October 7
NAHANT — The School Committee is in need of a new member following the resignation of Liana…
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Entertainment
Heffernan wins Topsfield Fair Harvest Baked Sweet Treat Contest
For the Item | October 9
Casey Heffernan of Topsfield won first place in this year’s Topsfield Fair Fall Harvest Baked Sweet Treat…
Topsfield Fair announces hot dog, pageant winners
For the Item | October 7
Colin Coates of East Hampstead, N.H., took home the top prize at the 6th Annual Topsfield Fair Hot Dog Eating…
Connolly wins 40th Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
For the Item | October 7
Steve Connolly of Sharon, Massachusetts, claimed victory at the 40th Annual All New England Giant Pumpkin…
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Business
Marblehead Chamber of Commerce holds 72nd annual meeting
Kelan Flynn | September 27
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce awarded local businesses, organizations, and individuals…
Bedford Jewelers is closing after more than 70 years
For the Item | September 3
BEDFORD — Historic Bedford Jewelers is closing, and Shirley O’Connor, the second-generation owner of…
Tom Traverse joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
For the Item | July 31
SAUGUS— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate announced that Tom Traverse has joined…
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Opinion
Editorial: Billions in pandemic relief money remains unspent
Guest Editorial | October 17
Editorial written by The Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board. The pandemic may feel like ages ago, but…
Burke: Pop quiz: What are your children being taught? The answer may surprise you
Guest Commentary | October 17
Lindsey M. Burke In the 1984 horror film “The Children of the Corn,” a mysterious entity lures children…
LTTE: Pray for peace on the Lynnfield common
To the editor | October 17
To the editor: I am writing to invite the Lynnfield community to attend the Prayer Gathering for Peace on…
Editorial: Dump the Electoral College — Candidates should campaign in every state
Guest Editorial | October 16
Editorial written by The New York Daily News Editorial Board. Tim Walz is right. So is Donald Trump. The…
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Lifestyle
Christopher Gomez: More than just a trainer
Matteo Valente | October 10
Having filled his own cup, Christopher Gomez is now focused on extending a helping hand and supporting…
Lynnfield Boys Scouts camp out in Salem
Adam Levine | October 9
LYNNFIELD — Boy Scout Troop 48 spent the weekend camping out at Winter Island in Salem. The 14 scouts in…
Sister act: St. Mary’s honors its nuns
Paul Halloran | October 2
SALEM — St. Mary’s School presented the Cardinal Cushing Award to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and…
Meet a therapy alpaca at the Peabody Library
For the Item | October 2
Come to the Peabody Library courtyard on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 12 p.m. to meet, greet, pet and hang out with a…